Does God want us to surf? Is there any difference between a surfer and a drug addict? Did surfers discover relativity before Einstein? Who is the most under appreciated person in surfing? Why did Eddy go? How did Eddy know where to go?

Congratulations to Melissa Hart, Angela Maharaj and Giovanni Di Virgilio, for being awarded a $500k citizen science grant from the federal government for the Sydney schools weather and air quality network (SWAQ network).

The prestigious Tinker-Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica for 2017 has been awarded to chief investigator Professor Matthew England in recognition of his outstanding research, leadership and advocacy for Antarctic science.

Kate Simmonds has been awarded a competitive position aboard the RV Investigator later this year as part of the first Collaborative Australian Postgraduate Sea Training Alliance Network (CAPSTAN) voyage.

Pages

2018-2019 Summer Vacation Research Scholarships

Applications are now open online for the Summer Vacation Research Scholarship through UNSW Scholarships.

UNSW Science Summer Vacation Research Scholarships expose highly talented undergraduate students, enrolled in Science or a related discipline, to scientific research and other science-based experience, and further their education and inspire them to consider research or related activities. The scholarship program will run for a six week period over the Summer Semester (November to February).

Climate and Physics

Most of our research applies maths and/or physics. The CCRC and School of Physics now have a joint arrangement to promote cooperation in teaching, supervision and research. Please contact us for more details!